noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
shortcut; shorter way
Refers to a shorter route to a destination, both literally and figuratively. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'take a shortcut'.
駅まではこの道が近道です。
This road is a shortcut to the station.
彼はいつも近道をしようとする。
He always tries to take shortcuts.